exposed files
[/ɪkˈspoʊzd ˈfaɪlz/]
nounpl: exposed files
arquivos expostos
1. Digital files or documents that have been made accessible to unauthorized users due to inadequate security measures or a data breach
The company discovered exposed files containing sensitive customer information on their unsecured server.
A empresa descobriu arquivos expostos contendo informações sensíveis de clientes em seu servidor desprotegido.
2. Files that are visible or accessible to the public when they should be restricted or private
Exposed files in the cloud storage led to a major privacy violation.
Arquivos expostos no armazenamento em nuvem causaram uma violação grave de privacidade.
3. Data or documents that have been leaked or disclosed without authorization
The hacker published exposed files from the government database on the dark web.
O hacker publicou arquivos expostos do banco de dados do governo na dark web.
This term became increasingly prevalent in both Brazilian and American English following major data breaches in the 2010s-2020s. In Brazil, heightened awareness of cybersecurity issues has made this term common in corporate and government discussions, particularly after implementation of LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados). In the USA, it's frequently used in news reports, legal proceedings, and corporate communications regarding privacy violations.
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